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Eye Emergencies in Tucson

Foreign objects or stabbing pains in your eye? Don’t wait!

Experiencing a stab of pain in your eye?

Sudden changes in vision? Images appearing faded, blurry or foggy?

Got chemicals or another foreign object or substance in your eye?

Come visit Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th for emergency eye care.

Our Tucson optometrists can help you preserve your vision and eye health.

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We understand that accidents happen.

Our optometrists know exactly what to do to help you through your eye care emergency.

Whether it’s a workplace accident, an at-home incident, or some other emergency requiring immediate attention, we’re here to help you preserve your eye health and sight!

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What To Do If You Have an Eye Emergency

First things first. Don’t panic! Staying calm is the best way to help you think straight and help those around you to remain calm. Often, it’s not necessary to go to an emergency room for eye emergencies. In fact, the vast majority of people who go to the emergency room for eye care could have received treatment from their local optometrist instead.

If you’re unsure whether you’re experiencing an eye emergency, give us a call immediately! Delay may increase the risk of serious complications and may result in vision loss.

Until you see your eye doctor or seek urgent care, avoid the following:

  • Don’t try to remove an embedded object out of your eye
  • If your eye is injured, don’t press on it or rub it
  • Dry cotton and sharp instruments such as tweezers should never be used on the eye.

Whether you’ve had a workplace accident or an at-home incident, our eye doctors are here to help

Eye Emergencies FAQs

Meet our Eye Doctors

Paul Cinalli
Paul Cinalli O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

 Dr. Cinalli has been in practice for 33 years (1981) and has been with Alvernon Optical since 1992. He especially enjoys helping those who have special contact lens needs. He enjoys playing guitar, bicycling, hiking, and reading. Dr.…

Steven Rosen
Steven Rosen O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Steven Rosen, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry in 1979, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Optometry from the same university. Dr. Rosen is a Life Member in the American Optometric…

Benjamin Fuhr
Benjamin Fuhr O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments
  • Professional Certification

Benjamin Fuhr, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University, Forest Grove in 2021 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of South Dakota in 2017. Dr. Fuhr specializes in dry eye, pediatrics and…

Anna Jones
Anna Jones O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Anna Jones, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in 2009 and completed her undergraduate studies at Western Kentucky University. Her special fields of interest include pediatric and geriatric eye exams,…

Jeffrey Lewis
Jeffrey Lewis O.D.
Language: English
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Family Friendly
  • In Person Appointments

Jeffrey Lewis, O.D. received his Doctor of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry in 1994. He completed his undergraduate studies at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1990. Dr.…

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Hours
  • Monday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
Insurance Plans
  • VSP
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Spectera
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  • EyeMed
  • Medicaid
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Have an eye emergency?

Protect your vision by contacting Alvernon Optical - Alvernon & 5th in Tucson without delay!